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Pointing gun at protesters

jeudi 6 août 2020 à 02:00

The spouse of the L.A. district attorney pointed a gun at protesters at their home, and faces criminal charges for doing so.

I don't know the facts, but I agree with the ideas underlying the protesters' criticism of DA Lacey's conduct in office. I think the couple has the right to insist that the protesters get off their porch, but Mr Lacey had no right to threaten their lives with a gun, so I think the charges against him are morally valid.

The protesters have a right to protest nearby, on the sidewalk, as long as they don't harass people going in and out. (Think of the right-wing protesters outside the doors of abortion clinics, who harass patients and staff.)